01. Photographer pick: Carol Ann Ryan

Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada are known for being part of the region called "Iceberg Alley." This area experiences an influx of icebergs during the spring and early summer, making it a popular destination for iceberg spotting. Photo by Carol Ann Ryan

Carol Ann Ryan is a Newfoundland-based photographer who shoots many incredible nature shots, including several of icebergs. Many of these icebergs are off the coast of Ferryland, in Newfoundland and Labrador on the Avalon Peninsula. Her work can be seen at https://www.instagram.com/carol_ann_ryan_photography and https://carolannryan.artfunnels.com.

02. Article pick: Antarctic: Giant iceberg breaks away in front of UK station

The visible portion of an iceberg, also known as the tip, is only about 10% of its total volume. The majority of the iceberg lies beneath the water, making them deceptive and potentially dangerous to ships. Photo by Alexander Hafemann, Unsplash

This article in the BBC details an iceberg that is nearly 600 square miles big that recently broke off from the Antarctic ice shelf. It was an expected break, and scientists believe it was due to a natural process, not climate change. A follow-up article has been published that follows the movement of this new, enormous iceberg as it drifts into the south Atlantic Ocean.

03. Book pick: Chasing Icebergs: How Frozen Freshwater Can Save the Planet

“Chasing Icebergs: How Frozen Freshwater Can Save the Planet” by Matthew H. Birkhold was published earlier in 2023 and details how harvesting icebergs for drinking water in the face of climate change could have a dramatic impact on human’s existence. In this book, Birkhold travels around the globe, talking to experts who give their take on how, and if, this is a road humans should take. It is a “kaleidoscopic history of humans’ relationship with icebergs, and offers an urgent assessment of the technological, cultural, and legal obstacles we must overcome to harness this freshwater resource.” Birkhold is a professor at The Ohio State University, focusing on law, environmental humanities, intellectual property, and Indigenous studies.

04. Video pick: Glacier Calving | 15 Amazing Collapses, Tsunami Waves and Icebergs

This video by Licet Studios is an awe-inspiring compilation of several different glaciers and icebergs calving, meaning the breaking of ice chunks from the edge of a glacier. The sound and visuals of this speak for itself, and truly speaks to the spectacular power of nature.

05. Quote of the Week

"Icebergs are like good painters; they never show you all of themselves."

            — E. W. Howe